Mr. Arkadin (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, Mr. Arkadin is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Orson Welles, running about 99 minutes. “Discovering the past can be murder...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
Who’s in it. Mr. Arkadin stars Orson Welles as Gregory Arkadin, Michael Redgrave as Burgomil Trebitsch, Patricia Medina as Mily and Akim Tamiroff as Jakob Zouk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mr. Arkadin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Arkadin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Arkadin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Arkadin (1955)?
- In US, Mr. Arkadin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Arkadin worth watching?
- Mr. Arkadin holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Arkadin?
- Mr. Arkadin stars Orson Welles, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina, Akim Tamiroff and Mischa Auer.
- When was Mr. Arkadin released?
- Mr. Arkadin was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.